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Finger Pricking and insulin shots are daily routines that Type 1 Diabetics experience. However, what if there was only finger pricking and no shots? Recently, Afrezza – an inhaled insulin – has breathed new life into the daily habits of Type 1 Diabetics. Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, is meant to replace bolus or mealtime insulin. Although it not does not replace basal or long-lasting insulin, Afrezza works as a...

Sugar, ah, honey, honey You are my candy girl And you got me wanting you. I am sure a majority of you know this oldie but such a goodie (after all it is Throwback Thursday…). No matter what generation you are growing up in, there’s nothing like a classic song that can connect you to other age groups. One advantage of time progressing is...

A couple of weeks ago, my amazing hubby bought me one of my most important accessories for our 6-month anniversary. It’s not from Tiffany’s, but it is a lot more useful than a pretty blue box. Being a Type 1 diabetic that is constantly on the go, it was a medical ID / emergency bracelet that includes important life-or-death information: my name, (2) ICE phone numbers, and my medical condition...

As the saying from All The President’s Men holds, if you want to get to the bottom of something, “follow the money.” In the latest quarterly report from Medtronic, I noticed this largest multinational company had recently funded Glooko, a type 1 diabetes monitoring software. Along with Medtronic, IBM Watson Health, an extension of IBM, participated in the $16.5 million Series B funding. As I was curious to see what Medtronic...

In my former pre-diabetic life, today was one of my favorite days! No, not really… okay, maybe a little bit. : ) I mean, doesn’t everyone love a big, sugary donut?! As I grew older (and wiser), this love turned to lust. The initial feeling of a great donut is wonderful, but its after effects are brutal! Over the years, I learned that the crash from a...

During my last Doctor’s visit, he made the comment that I’m testing my blood sugar levels quite frequently. The Glooko app also confirmed my constant finger pricking, as I’m averaging a little over 9 pricks a day. Ouch! Good thing I have good health insurance, as buying these test strips without a prescription are over $1 a strip! Yes, these frequent finger pricks hurt (sometimes more than others) and make...

As I mentioned in a blog post a few weeks back, I’m still experiencing the “Dawn Phenomenon”. My blood sugar has been rising 20-40 points while I sleep, which is unusual due to the fact that I’m fasting during this time. I used to be scared of getting low in my sleep – now ironically, it’s the opposite. For the last several nights, I...

Since it’s officially Friday (yay!), many unattached Type One’s may be planning for a “date night.” Personally, dating with diabetes makes me extra anxious. Since I was officially diagnosed at the age of 23, it was something I had to learn how to do later in the game. And trust me; I am still learning six (amusing) years later. Before becoming a diabetic, there wasn’t much...

Hypoglycemia feels awful and the lower, the worse. This morning, as I wrapped up physical therapy, my blood sugar was at 57. I could tell it was low because my hands started to get shaky. I usually don’t get sweaty – just shaky and weak. As I was leaving the office, I needed to get a letter from my Doctor to give to my HR department...

Since being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, I’ve learned one very helpful tip: if your blood glucose monitor reads too high (150+), but you are feeling good, then always test again. In this case, if your finger tips are not completely clean, it can affect your blood sugar reading. In just 2 months, I’ve experienced this about a handful of times, and it can...

It’s hard to imagine being told that you have Type 1 Diabetes, let alone your loved one. When my wife recently received her Type 1 diagnosis, there was part of me that wished it was me instead of her. Why did she have to receive this news? Why couldn’t it be me? I was the fighter, she was the healer. However, I quickly learned...

When people hear that I’m a Diabetic, one of my favorite responses is, “My Grandma has Diabetes too.” These days, I just smile and chuckle a little on the inside. Don’t get me wrong: I feel for your Grandma, but she most likely has Type 2 Diabetes, which is very different than my scenario. Type 2 Diabetes is when your pancreas isn’t producing enough insulin to offset your carb...

If I got to pick my last meal on earth, my answer would be EASY. I wouldn’t go after a fancy steak, a high-end lobster dish or something (extra) deep fried. My top food preference is super simple – bread and butter. Out of all the food choices out there, I can’t get enough of bread and butter. I honestly think I could eat...

Today, May 17, 2015, is my one month anniversary of being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and starting my insulin injections. Below is a brief summary of how I’m doing – both mentally and physically. Since starting insulin, my highest blood sugar has been roughly 250 mg. It was during my first week of taking insulin, or I like to call my “trial...

How Insulin Improved My Work-Out Performance Like most Type One Diabetics that were diagnosed as young adults, you can probably relate to the following: having extremely high blood sugar results in lethargy, which results in a meager work-out performance. Before my diagnosis, I was very tired which deteriorated my running mileage and time. However, at the time, I just thought I was a not-so-great runner that...

Lately, I have been going to bed with a blood sugar around 90-100, and waking up with a blood sugar much higher – between 130 – 170. At first, I thought it was a fluke, but it’s happened several times over the last week. How can my blood sugar increase if I’m not eating any carbohydrates at night? During my last visit with my...

Introducing Type One Nation On Sunday, April 19, 2015, my husband and I had the privilege of attending JDRF’s Annual Type One Nation Event at Hotel Irvine. It was a great, educational event for Type Ones to learn about the advancements in healthcare, see different pump options, hear from industry specialists, and attend small group seminars – in addition to mingling with other...

With Type One Diabetes, there are simply no vacation days from the disease. We must carb count and give ourselves insulin shots – every – single – day. And once you’re diagnosed, there’s no time for denial either. We are forced into shots on our tummies (my preferred injection spot) and counting carbohydrates at every meal – whether we like it or not. I think it’s funny when people tell me, “I’m horrified of needles. I could NEVER...

Shots, Shots, Shots It’s just like the song, right?! Since I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes on April 17, 2015, I have been taking 2 types of insulin – Lantus (long lasting) and Humalog (for my meal-time insulin). Because I’m newly diagnosed, I’m most likely in my “honeymoon” phase; therefore, my insulin needs and dosages are expected to increase over the next several months. The honeymoon...